Largest Lottery Jackpot In Canadian History

@marlina (154103)
Canada
October 18, 2015 1:17pm CST
Yes, $64 million was won last night on only1 lottery ticket. The ticket was sold in Mississauga, Ontario. Now, remember that in Canada, we do no pay "income taxes" on lottery winnings. Not like in the U.S. where the lottery winnings are taxed heavily. Someone must be in shock this morning, I know I would be.
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AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
18 Oct 15
All in all that's not a big lottery win compared to the triple digit wins here. But it's nice they pay no tax...but I wouldn't mind paying tax on 'free money'
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
18 Oct 15
You have to consider that Canada's population is a lot smaller than the U.S.
AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
18 Oct 15
@marlina To be honest, I don't much about Canada at all.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
18 Oct 15
@AbbyGreenhill There is a missing word in your comment??
PaintsOnSlate
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
18 Oct 15
I wish it was me but I guess you have to buy a ticket to win and I rarely do that.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
18 Oct 15
I personally do not want to win that huge an amount of money. Rarely buy a ticket.
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PaintsOnSlate
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
19 Oct 15
@marlina I could find ways to give away all that money, I certainly don't need it myslef but it would be fun giving it away.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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18 Oct 15
That is one lucky person indeed!
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
18 Oct 15
We don't know yet if a group bought the ticket or just one person.
julito
@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
20 Oct 15
I bought 20-dollar ticket . . Just got 2 numbers right! SIGH!
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
20 Oct 15
Better luck next time.
Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (24114)
• United Kingdom
18 Oct 15
How very lucky for someone. However that being said such a large some can be more problematic than a smaller win. WE have had many people ruined with extra large lottery wins sadly. Good luck to them though!
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
18 Oct 15
Like you said in my other post, "a fool is soon parted with his money". Maybe the winner or winners will not be fool though and will manage the money well.
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Carol Brown
@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
20 Oct 15
Even with the heavy taxes in the US, I'd be overjoyed to win a few million. Oh yeah. I figure taxes would amount to about half so with a $4mil jackpot, I might end up with a couple of million. Yup, I could get by on that.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
20 Oct 15
A couple of millions would be welcome for a lot of people.
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julito
@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
18 Oct 15
Lucky winner! Not very many are winning here in Alberta! Last week I won, too - - A PREPLAY!